Oldham Athletic have returned to the Premier League’s champions-in-waiting Manchester City to bring talented defender Kean Bryan back to Boundary Park after ruling out a move for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

The club’s official Twitter account responded to a lighthearted tweet by their right-back Ryan McLaughlin, which jokingly urged them to make a move for the Chilean winger, who is desperate to leave the Enmirates Stadium this January.

But ruling themselves out of a potential deal, the club’s official Twitter account responded with: “The club can confirm that no offer has been made for Alexis Sanchez.

“Grow up Ryan”

Kean Bryan of Oldham Athletic in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Oldham Athletic and Northampton Town at Boundary Park on December 9, 2017 in Oldham, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

However, there has been one incoming at Boundary Park with the a Latics return for Manchester City youngster Bryan.

The 21-year-old has spent the first half of the campaign with the Latics after being brought to the club by former manager John Sheridan and scored twice in 25 appearances.

Now, he is looking forward to finishing the campaign under new boss Richie Wellens, who was determined to bring him back to Boundary Park.

“It’s great to be back. It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve played and I can’t wait to get back going again and play football,” Bryan said.